Job summary
Part Time 30 hours per week
Public Health Nursing (PHN) have an exciting opportunity in the South Devon PHN team for the position of Team Leader.
Please open the job description to view the full essential criteria required for the post
We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work isrequired.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and linemanage practitioners within the public health nursing teams in South Devon, while working collaboratively with North team leaders to support coordinated delivery across both localities. They will ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate service that identifies need within a family, school or community and addresses health inequalities. This includes first line safeguarding advice and supervision. In addition, the post holder will support the development and implementation of service development, standard setting, clinical audit and benchmarking, to deliver needs-led evidence-based care that supports the local and national priorities.
About us
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- NHS pension scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN (HV or School Nurse) qualification at degree level.
- Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- Mentor/practice assessor qualification.
- Post SCPHN registration experience.
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on- going personal development and training.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of child protection.
- Experience of managing and supervising individuals.
- Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
- Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children
- and Young people and the public health agenda.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Child protection supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SCPHN (HV or School Nurse) qualification at degree level.
- Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- Mentor/practice assessor qualification.
- Post SCPHN registration experience.
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent experience gained by undertaking on- going personal development and training.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and experience of child protection.
- Experience of managing and supervising individuals.
- Clear understanding of the needs of Children/Young People and their families.
- Knowledge of national and local strategies pertaining to Children
- and Young people and the public health agenda.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Child protection supervisor.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
